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The term writer is extremely broad, so categorizing it into genres and subgenres, such as Southern gothic, provides clarity for both writers and readers. Imagine walking into a bookstore hoping to find an adventure story, but not knowing where to begin looking. Genres serve as placeholders that represent a template of what to expect...
If you’ve ever wondered how to write an adventure book in a way that competes with the greats, you’re in the right place. Adventure books are timeless, and many of the classics fit into the adventure book genre. Knowing the difference between the ones you love and how to write an adventure book takes a little thought, a lot of practice, and your...
The detective and mystery book genre is one of the highest selling on Amazon. That means lots of authors are eager to publish in this genre! One of the hottest subgenres of mysteries right now is the cozy mystery. Readers love escapism, and cozy mysteries are the perfect book for that, with their comfortable settings, light and easy prose, and...
I don’t know about you, but when I start learning a new skill, I want to know everything about it right away. How do I get started? What do I need to get started? How could this new skill transform my life? Being an incessant researcher of new pastimes, I love a good master post. So, I’ve made one today for one of my favorite things in the world:...
When it comes to telling a story, authors need every tool they can use to make it a memorable one. One such tool writers can use are framing devices. Framing devices help writers tell a story within a story. One story helps "frame" the other one and give more context or understanding. Even expert writers need ways to put stories together into a...
What does the word ‘absurd’ bring to mind for you? A lot of people associate ‘absurd’ with ‘ridiculous,’ usually in a humorous context, but sometimes not. If someone tells you an outlandish story, you might balk and say “that’s absurd!” to indicate that you don’t believe them—the story goes beyond your suspension of disbelief. This suspension of...
Looking for the best horror audiobooks of 2023? You've come to the right article. We've hunted around the web for the spookiest stories out there to add to your reading list this Halloween / Dia de Los Muertos. Some of these books were released this year, and some of them are older but still stand the test of time as a great creepy story. Read...
You did it. You won NaNoWriMo and wrote 50,000 words. First of all: congratulations! Winning NaNoWriMo is a huge accomplishment! So what now? Here are some steps to consider after NaNoWriMo. 1. Congratulate yourself! Take a minute to breathe in and absorb. You wrote 50,000+ words in a single month. That's bonkers! What an accomplishment! Consider...
Before we fully dive into the meat of this article, we should probably define a couple terms, like NaNoWriMo and Preptober. What is NaNoWriMo? NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month, which is a month-long writing event hosted in November. Writers all over the world band together to write 50,000 words of their writing projects. While...
With November rolling around again, NaNoWriMo writers are gearing up for another year! In 2021, 427,653 writers participated in NaNoWriMo programs. 406 bookstores, libraries, and community centers hosted Come Write In sessions. It’s kind of a big deal! Consider this article a sort of Nanowrimo 101. We'll cover what it is, who it is for, when it...
